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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,792.91, 13,190.66 and 2,552.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,792.91, 13,190.66 and 2,552.11 is: 3,828.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,792.91 : 13,190.66 = 2,552.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,792.91/13,190.66 = 2,552.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,792.91x = 13,190.66 × 2,552.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,792.91x = 33,664,015.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,664,015.29/8,792.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.54

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